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The aim of this study was to explore the health-related outcomes of a new health promotion interventiondesigned to be broadly applicable among people diagnosed with chronic illness. Qualitativeprocess analysis was applied and a purposeful sample of 52 patients, representing a varietyof long-term conditions, was invited to participate in the pilot-implementation and evaluationof the program. Participants attended individually or in groups in seven sessions held over asix-month period. A lay-based conceptual framework that revealed the bodily knowledge of patientswith chronic illness as a resource for health was used as the frame for the program contentand interdisciplinary health professionals who had undergone 80 hours of training led the program.The pedagogical approaches were varied in order to engage patients in health promotionwork. In-depth evaluation interviews took place soon after program completion and data wereanalyzed in-depth by means of content analysis in order to identify patterns of health-relatedthemes and the program’s possible active ingredients. The intervention was implemented successfullyacross clinical sites and diagnostic categories. Participants reported improved ability tomanage illness-related problems and greater awareness and utilization of personal resources forhealth after they had participated in the program. They were able to think more positively abouttheir own capabilities, gained greater understanding of factors that made their health conditionbetter or worse, and became more active. Participants identified empowerment and social participationas important outcomes of engaging in the new program

Patient’s Experience of the Outcomes of Engaging in a Broadly Applicable Health Promotion Intervention for Individuals Facing Chronic Illness